How to De-Ice New Concrete

With the recent pouring of new concrete for curb, driveway approaches, and sidewalk in neighborhoods throughout Fenton, the new concrete needs to fully cure before salt is applied to the surface.  

Traditional road salt contains acid that lowers t...

Community Development Hearing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOV 20, 2023

Contact:  City of Fenton

Name:     Michael Hart Assistant City Manager and DDA Director

Phone:     810.629.2261

Fenton, MI:  The C...

Road Closure at State Road and High Street

Paving will begin Monday on State Road and there will be detours due to the closure of State Road from S. Adelaide Street to W. High Street including the intersection of State Road and W. High Street. Parents dropping and picking up their children will ne...

Mayor and City Council Incumbents Reelected

Judge Mark McCabe was present during the City Council meeting on November 13th to swear in incumbent representatives Mayor Sue Osborn, Mayor Pro Tem Patricia Lockwood, Councilman Sean Sage, and Councilman Brad Jacob. The office of Mayor is a two year term...

November 7th, 2023 Election Information

Election Day is Tuesday, November 7, 2023  

On the Ballot 

Mayor

Three (3) City Council Seats

Fenton Schools Proposal 

Polling Location

Fenton Area Public Schools Ellen Street Campus (World of Wonder)

Jennings Memor...

Fenton Veteran's Memorial at Freedom Park Update

Beautification Needs Volunteers

It’s time to decorate for fall! Come help the beautification commission hang cornstalks through downtown. 

Meet at City Hall at 8am for some coffee and then head out downtown with your group. 

Questions? Contact Dawn at 810-629-0...

Boil Water Alert Lifted

Boil Water Alert 9/8

DRINKING WATER WARNING

A small area of the City of Fenton lost pressure and contamination may have occurred.  On Fourth St addresses 201 through 221 N. Walnut St. 506 through 512 & Third St addresses 201 through 226.  These places mus...

Award Received for Butterfly Garden

Next time you're in downtown, be sure to check out the new award sign at The Butterfly Garden. On August 30th, Amy Upton, the Executive Director of Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association, presented Mayor Pro Tem Pat Lockwood and Fenton Beauti...

DDA Public Hearing

The City of Fenton Downtown Development Authority

and Tax Increment Financing Plan

Public Hearing Notice

The City of Fenton Downtown Development Authority will conduct a public hearing on Monday, October 9, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. EDT, at the...

2023 MNLA Beautification Award Winner

Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association 

Announces the 2023 Plant Michigan Green 

Community Landscape Beautification Award Winners

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Public Notice: Boil Water Alert Lifted

DRINKING WATER NOTICE

August 1, 2023

The City of Fenton Water System

for All areas affected including:

Leroy St. address 1110 to 1243. Trealout Drive including Trealout Apts. Fenton Estates Apts. Fenton Commons Condos. Appletree subdivision includin...

Public Advisory: Boil Water Alert in Effect

DRINKING WATER WARNING 

An area of the City of Fenton lost pressure and contamination may have occurred. 

Affected areas starting from Leroy St. address 1110 to 1243. Trealout Drive including 

Trealout Apts. Fenton Estates Apts. Fe...

Deadline Approaching for Petitions

THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT COMPLETED PETITIONS FOR 

THE OFFICE OF MAYOR OR CITY COUNCIL 

IN THE CITY OF FENTON IS: 

TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2023 AT 4:00 PM.

PETITIONS ARE DELIVERABLE TO THE CI...

July 14th, 2023 Lynn Markland Day

During the City Council meeting on July 10th, 2023, Mayor Sue Osborn paused to recognize City Manager Lynn Markland during comments and reports. Markland started his career in Fenton on July 14th, 2008, during the great recession. For the past 15 years, M...

July 2023 Board of Review

PDF Notice of Board of Review July 2023

The City of Fenton 2023 July Board of Review will meet at

Fenton City Hall – Conference Room

301 S. Leroy Street

Fenton, Michigan 48430-2196

On Tuesday July 18th, 2023, at 10:00 A.M.

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July 7th, 2023 Tom Cole Day

It's official: July 7th, 2023 is Tom Cole Day. At the July 5th City Council work session, Mayor Sue Osborn signed the Proclamation to celebrate Tom Cole's dedication to the community through this honor. 

Detective Tom Cole has se...

Summer Tax Notice

CITY OF FENTON

SUMMER TAXES

COUNTY, SCHOOLS & CITY

Taxes are payable without penalty from July 1, 2023 through September 15, 2023 at the City Office, 301 S. Leroy Street, Fenton, MI.   From July 1^st thru September 15th office hours are...

Veterans Gathering for Fourth of July

The Fenton Freedom Festival Committee would like to invite veterans to gather together for a quiet reception during the 4th of July fireworks. The Fenton VFW post welcomes any veterans who are looking for an alternative space to celebrate during the firew...

2023 Trolley Service

From June 26th to December 3rd, 2023, the Fenton Trolley will service Fenton Thursday through Saturday, with times available on Sunday during the first week of service. 

Hours of operation:

Thursday and Friday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.Saturday, 11 a.m. to...

Fenton Art Trail 2023

Pick up the new City of Fenton Art Trail 2023 brochure at City Hall or your favorite downtown business!

Read on...

Road Closures in the Numbered Streets

Phase One of the Local Street Improvement Plan in the Numbered Streets neighborhood is almost complete! On June 15th and 16th, there may be short term, limited driveway access to residents while a rolling convoy begins paving. 

Work will begin the...

31st Fenton 4th of July Freedom Festival

City Council approved the 31st Fenton 4th of July Freedom Festival Parade, 5k Race, and Fireworks at the June 12th council meeting and we couldn't be more excited! 

The Fenton Freedom Festival Committee, along with sponsorship from the Fe...

Public Meeting- Information Night for Watermain and Local Street Program

Informational Public Meeting

June 7th, 2023 from 5:00pm to 7:30pm at Fenton City Hall. Join us for an Open-house style informational meeting about the 2023 Watermain replacement and Local Street Program. Staff from City Hall and the DPW will be available f...

2023 Park Fee Schedule

*Park Rental Rates for 2023 are effective July 1, 2023. For reservations prior to July 1st, please call City Hall for current rates. 

*Silver Lake Park Passes and Entry Fees are effective May 26, 2023

Deposit for ALL rentals is $100 in addition to ...

Memorial Day Parade

Join the VFW Post 3243 for the Memorial Day Parade. Starting at 10:00am on the lawn of the Fenton Community and Cultural Center, the processional of the Honor Guard, VFW Auxiliary, FHS Marching Band, and the Boy Scouts will march to the Shiawassee River, ...

Watermain Replacement Will Begin Soon

Fenton, MI:  The City of Fenton approved the 2023 Watermain Improvement Program at the April 3, 2023, City Council meeting awarding Waldorf & Sons, Inc. based out of Mt. Morris, the contract. Waldorf & Sons is the current contractor doing...

Contract Awarded for 2023 Elmwood Reconstruction Project

Fenton, MI: Diponio Contracting, Inc. was awarded the 2023 Elmwood Subdivision Reconstruction project for a cost of $5,015,178.89. The Elmwood Subdivision is part of the Local Street Improvement Project Phase II that will begin this year. Diponio Contract...

New Walking Maps Available at City Hall

Download the PDF copy HERE

Read on...

Planning Commission Approves Railyard

The City of Fenton will be welcoming a new dining and entertainment venue in Winter of 2023-2024. The historic former Beanery and home of Red Fox Outfitters will once again be occupied. The Railyard, a concept by Justin Knight and Josh Ingersoll, was brou...

Fenton Beautification Hosts a Successful Arbor Day Event

City of Fenton residents celebrated Arbor Day on Friday, April 28th, 2023. The Beautification Commission gave away hundreds of Eastern White Pine saplings to residents and every third grade student at North Road, Tomek Eastern, State Road, and St. John&am...

Boil Water Rescinded

Boil Water Advisory

There is a planned outage in the city of Fenton today, 4/27/23, to make a fire hydrant repair. The outage will affect 43 residential homes.  The planned outage was pre noticed to residents via hand delivery as will be the BWA and the lifting of i...

Arbor Day

On April, 28th, 2023, The City of Fenton Beautification Commission will be giving out free White Pine Saplings to residents. Stop by City Hall from 10am-12pm to receive your sapling with planting instructions. All third graders at North Road Elementary, S...

Genesee County Recycle Day

The Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission (GCMPC) is pleased to announce the 2023 Recycle Day event schedule for household hazardous waste and electronics collection. Due to the success of last year’s appointment format, all Recycle Da...

Spring Water Main Flushing to Begin May 21st, 2023

City of Fenton, Water Main Flushing, May 21 through May 26, 2023

Fenton, MI:  The City of Fenton Water Department will perform water main flushing in Quadrant 1 and Quadrant 3, beginning May 21st through May 26th.   Water main f...

Forbush Promoted to Lieutenant

Forbush Promoted to Lieutenant

Fenton, MI: At the start of the Fenton City Council meeting, Sgt Daniel Forbush was promoted and sworn in as Lieutenant, effective immediately. Forbush has been with the Fenton Police Department since March 4^th, 200...

State Bank Trail to be Surveyed

State Bank Trail to be Surveyed

Fenton, MI: The LAFF Pathway group, in partnership with the City of Fenton, City of Linden, and Fenton Township, is creating a pathway that connects Fenton to Linden and will join with the Argentine Township Trail....

Well Refurbishment and Electrical Upgrades for the City of Fenton Water Treatment Facility

Well Refurbishment and Electrical Upgrades for the City of Fenton Water Treatment Facility

Fenton, MI: City Council approved two proposals to refurbish and upgrade Well Number Six located at the City of Fenton Water Treatment Facility. T...

Historical A.J. Phillips Museum to Undergo Structural Repair

Historical A.J. Phillips Museum to Undergo Structural Repair

Fenton: In 2022, a contract was established between The City of Fenton Building Department and Lindhout Associates to make improvements to the historical A.J. Phillips Museum, which has...

Second School Resource Officer Coming to the District

The City of Fenton Police Department and Fenton Area Public Schools (FAPS) partner to bring a second School Resource Officer to the district.

FENTON: With a unanimous vote, City Council approved an agreement between The City of Fenton Police Depa...

Phase II of Local Street Program Approved

Fenton, MI: The Local Street Program will begin its second year with Phase II in spring of 2023. City Council has approved the costs associated with OHM’s engineering and design services with geotechnical investigative services provided by G2 con...

Mayor Thanks Linda Hathaway for Decades of Community Service

At Monday's meeting of the Fenton City Council, Mayor Sue Osborn honored Linda Hathaway for her years of service to the community and working in July as grand marshal of the Freedom Festival Parade.

Osborn's proclamation cited the followi...

Holly Fire Chief Thanks Fenton Department with Challenge Coin

Village of Holly Fire Department Chief Dan Myers took advantage of a recent Fenton City Council meeting to thank the Fenton Fire Department for its efforts in fighting the "Battle Alley Blaze," a five-alarm fire in the afternoon of June 21.

The f...

City to Flush Half of Water Mains Beginning October 10

The City of Fenton Water Department will perform water main flushing in Quadrants 1 and 3  beginning the week of October 10, 2022.  Water main flushing will be performed from 10:00PM through 4:00AM to minimize low water pressure conditio...

New, Free Trolley Runs From North Leroy to Downtown to Silver Parkway

The Fenton Trolley, a free service of the MTA, has started operating on a route that goes roughly from North Leroy St to Shiawassee Ave to Owen Road and Silver Parkway. 

The hop-on and hop-off service will have a number of stops along the way at m...

Volunteers Needed: Help the Beautification Commission Decorate Downtown for Fall

The City of Fenton Beautification Commission needs volunteers for its annual project to dress downtown for fall by hanging corn stalks on light poles will take place Saturday, Sept. 24, at 8 a.m.

Volunteers for the project, which generally takes about an h...

Neighborhood Streets Project Encounters Sewer Issues

The summer began with supply chain issues that continue to plague contractors, and continues with the city finding sewer and storm-drain issues that need to be corrected before paving begins in the number streets.

"That we're finding some unk...

Council Authorizes Work on Contract with New Ambulance Service

At the request of Fenton Fire Chief Robert Cairnduff, the City Council on Monday authorized the city administration to sign a contract with Medstar Ambulance once terms are reached.

STAT Emergency Medical Services, the city’s current provider, le...

Registration Closes for Genesee County Recycling Day on Aug. 23

The Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission's Recycle Day collection on Aug. 23 is now closed. No more reservations are availabe. It will be the final Recycle Day event for the year. Officials said the previous event, which was t...

Boil-Water Advisory Canceled After Successful Water Tests

A boil-water advisory issued on Saturday after a water main break has been lifted, as two consecutive sets of samples have tested as meeting standards.

Residents can once again drink water from their faucets or taps and use it for making ice, brushing teet...

City Thanks Chamber of Commerce for Response to Covid

At the July 25 meeting of the Fenton City Council, Mayor Sue Osborn thanked leaders from the Fenton/Linden Chamber of Commerce for the organization's efforts during the Covid 19 pandemic.

Receiving a plaque noting the city's gratitude wer...

Gazebo Pedestrian Bridge Across Shiawassee Closed Indefinitely

The pedestrian bridge that crosses the Shiawassee River from the Fenton gazebo to the Fenton Fire Hall parking lot and the Pumphouse custard stand is closed indefinitely after an inspection by city engineers.

At Monday's City Council meeting, City...

Mayor Thanks Southern Lakes Parks and Recreation for Pandemic Efforts

At the Jan. 5 Fenton City Council work session, Mayor Sue Osborn presented a plaque to Southern Lakes Parks and Recreation for their efforts as lockdowns ended and area residents emerged again for the outdoor events we're known for.

Osborn thanked...

Reminder: Ellen St. Campus is New Polling Location for All CIty Voters

CHANGE IN POLLING LOCATION

The City of Fenton has a NEW Polling Location for all voters in all precincts:  

Fenton Area Public Schools Ellen Street Campus – World of Wonder404 W. Ellen StreetFenton, MI 48430

Voting will take place in the J...

Residents Get Info as Construction Comes to the Number Streets

At an open house Wednesday evening to give information on this summer’s street construction – especially the city’s bond-program-funded work in the Number Streets – residents heard tips from paving contractors and h...

Board of Review, Downtown Development Authority Meetings Canceled

The Board of Review meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, July 19, has been canceled, as has the Downtown Development Authority meeting scheduled for the same day.

About the Board of ReviewThe purpose of the July Board of Review is to address and corre...

Mayor Gives Rhoads & Johnson Plaque for Helping City Prepare for Pandemic

At a recent Fenton City Council meeting, Mayor Sue Osborn thanked the full-service design and build firm Rhoads & Johnson for its work making changes to the lobby of City Hall that protected the health of city employees and customers during the pandem...

City of Fenton Thanks Fenton Glass Service for Help in Early Pandemic

At Monday’s Fenton City Council meeting, mayor Sue Osborn presented a plaque of appreciation to Brian Petty, the owner of Fenton Glass Service, for the shop’s efforts during the pandemic to keep employees and City Hall visitors safe.

“You really helped us ...

Freedom Festival is Back With Fireworks, Parade and More

After hard work by the Fenton Freedom Festival Committee and funding commitments from the Downtown Development Authority, individuals and businesses, the City Council approved the following for this year’s festival, the first one since 2019:

&...

City Leaders Honor Retiring Police Chief Jason Slater

Almost 80 people gathered on Friday to celebrate the career of Fenton Police Chief Jason Slater, who is retiring after 27 years with the department.

Many of the city’s elected leaders, staff and well-wishers gathered at the Fenton Community and C...

Reminder: Street Construction Open House Tonight at 5 p.m.

At Monday's meeting, the Fenton City Council approved the city's funding for the Main Street reconstruction project, which will make repairs on about a mile of road from Leroy Street to Eddy Lake Road. Details about the project:

What's being done? ...

Hard-Working Volunteers Help Keep Fenton Beautiful with Mulch, Flowers

A good crew of volunteers from the Beautification Commission, Library Board, Museum Board and City Council all pitched in help spread mulch and plant flowers at downtown's municipal buildings.

Saturday was the Beautification Commission's ...

Spring Fever Concert Now Free

The City of Fenton Arts & Culture Commission is presenting its Spring Fever evening of music on Thursday, May 19, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., in the Recreation Room of the Fenton Community and Cultural Center. 

UPDATE: There are two important chang...

City to Flush Water Mains May 23-27 and May 31-June 3

The City of Fenton Water Department has selected dates for its spring water main flushing program. The city flushes two quadrants of the city in spring and two in the fall.

The Water Department will perform the flushing May 23-27 in Quadrant 2.  Q...

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